How far is Damascus, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Damascus, OH to Dayton, OH is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Dayton.
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Start on South Pricetown Road
68 m · 12 sec · South Pricetown Road
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Turn right onto Salem-Alliance Road
104 m · 8 sec · Salem-Alliance Road
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Continue on Alliance-Salem Road
954 ft · 23 sec · Alliance-Salem Road
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Continue on Alliance-Damascus Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Alliance-Damascus Road
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Continue on Alliance-Salem Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Alliance-Salem Road
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Continue on Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
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Continue on Harrisburg Westville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Westville Road
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Continue on East State Street
4.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Take the exit left toward US 62 West
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
9.9 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
3100 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Damascus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Dayton?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Damascus and 117.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.86 one way or $59.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Damascus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 187.86 mi (302.33 km).
#1 Damascus
Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 40.9020000, -80.9550900 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.19 | $68.38 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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